Students who study a little for tests tend to make more errors on tests; students who study a lot tend to make fewer errors.If a researcher collected data on such test scores,she would likely spot a(n):
A) inferential statistic
B) variable standard deviation
C) positive correlation
D) negative correlation

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A negative correlation occurs when one variable increases while the other decreases. In this case, as the amount of studying increases, the number of errors decreases.

Students Who Study a Little for Tests Tend to Make